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Ch. 3 Glencoe World History copyright 2005 Mr. Wren World History
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1
Which of the following
was not
a belief or practice of Buddhism?
Meditation
Polytheism
Suffering is caused by the desire to satisfy material wants
It is a philosophy, not a religion
2
Which is not associated with Confucianism?
Reciprocity (Golden Rule) "Do unto others"
People should live their lives in harmony with nature.
People live their lives by a code of ethics
Respect for parents and elders
3
Daoism can best be described as the concept of
filial piety
yin and yang
patriarchal society
reciprocity
4
All of the following were likely purposes for the building of the Great Wall of China
EXCEPT
provide a steady source of employment for unskilled laborers
provide a system of communication/warning towers
protection from invaders
keep evil spirits out
5
How does Buddhism differ from Hinduism?
Buddhism says one can reach nirvana by their own behavior
Buddhism rejects the caste system
Buddhism rejects multiple gods (polytheism)
all of these are true
6
Buddha held all of the following beliefs
EXCEPT
Belief in a caste system
Life is full of pain and sorrow
Belief in reincarnation
People should live lives of moderation
7
These are India's seasonal winds.
Cyclones
Hurricanes
Monsoons
Typhoons
8
All of the following are associated with the Qin Dynasty
EXCEPT
Book burnings and censorship
Building of the Great Wall
A civil service exam was required for government employment
Terra cotta army for the afterlife
9
This Chinese philosophy rejected Confucian teachings and emphasized strict laws
Legalism
Hinduism
Daoism
Stricterism
10
He is known as the "Enlightened One"
Asoka
Mr. Wren
Confucius
Siddartha Gautama
11
This Indo-European nomadic people conquered the local Dravidians and introduced iron to India.
Brahmans
Aryans
Huns
Harappans
12
Belief that one's actions will determine your position in the next life.
Nirvana
Karma
Ahimsa
Dharma
13
All of the following are related to Hinduism
EXCEPT
All living things are tied to a universal spirit
Ahimsa
Moksha
The Analects
14
All are Han Dynasty accomplishments
EXCEPT
Great Wall
Rudder and fore-and-aft rigging on ships
Paper
Civil Service examination
15
Which cities of ancient India showed evidence of an advanced civilization?
Changan and Antioch
Harappa and Mohenjo Daro
Pataliputra and Masulipatam
Ur and Uruk
16
The ancient Chinese secret of silk was finally exposed by
a Chinese warrior who betrayed China for Rome.
Google
a disgruntled silk work farmer
an accidental mistake of trading silkworms for earthworms
17
Rigid social categories used by ancient Aryans to determine one's economic and social status
Varna system
Caste System
Four Noble Lives
Eightfold Path
18
The Aryans developed India's first writing system (c. 1000 B.C.) which was known as
Cuneiform
Olmec
Sanskrit
Hieroglyphics
19
Primary trade route connecting China and Europe (Roman Empire) in 100 A.D.
Oregon Trail
Bhagavad Gita
Silk Road
Taklimakan Trade Route
20
Which of the following
was not
one of the Hindu deities we discussed in class?
Vishnu
Brahma
Siva
Sudra
21
All of the following are part of the Eightfold Path
EXCEPT
Right effort
Right religion
Right action
Right speech
22
Which of the following
is not
a characteristic of Hinduism?
Mandate of Heaven
Reincarnation
Dharma
Karma
23
Which river is considered sacred according to Hindu belief?
Amu Darya
Indus
Ganges
Tigris
24
Oracle bones
were the first forms of ancient Chinese musical instruments
added to food to provide vitamin D to the ancients' diets.
provided necessary information about human anatomy.
helped the ancient Chinese communicate with their gods.
25
The Era of Warring States ended when
China defeated the Aryans (India)
the Great Wall was built and prevented enemy attacks
Zhou Dynasty used the Mandate of Heaven to defeat the Shang
Qin Shihuangdi united China
26
Which ancient Chinese dynasty claimed the Mandate of Heaven to overthrow the Shang Dynasty?
Qin
Xia
Han
Zhou
27
Qin Shihuangdi may have accelerated his own death by
drinking potions of mercury and arsenic
refusing to exercise
eating poorly
smoking rice reeds
28
Which of these achievements and/or accomplishments
is not
associated with the ancient Indians?
astronomy
Earth rotated on its axis and revolved around the sun
concept of zero
civil service system
29
All of the following are geographical features of the Indian subcontinent
EXCEPT
Ganges River
Gobi Desert
Himalaya Mountains
Deccan Plateau
30
Geographically, all the following have protected China over the centuries
EXCEPT
Gobi Desert
Atlantic Ocean
South China Sea
Himalya Mountains
31
He set up hospitals for people/animals and provided rest stops for weary travelers
Liu Bang
Buddha
Confucius
Asoka
32
Hymns, poems, legends and rituals of the ancient Aryans (Indians) were called the
Vedas
Analects
Upanishads
Kshatriyas
33
A key element in the social system of ancient China was the belief that
all are false.
Sons did the physical labor and provided for their parents
Males were superior
Family was extremely important
34
Ancient Indian architecture which served a religious purpose was
all of these
the stupa
the pillar
the rock chamber
35
Which of these accurately describes the correct order from top to bottom in the caste system?
Priests, nobles, unskilled laborers, untouchables
Priests, commoners, unskilled laborers, untouchables
Priests, warriors, commoners, unskilled laborers
Nobles, priests, commoners, unskilled laborers
36
These two famous Indian epics address the concepts of good and evil.
Gilgamesh and the midnight ride of Paul Revere
Upanishads and Vedas
Mahabharata and Ramayana
Theravada and Mahayana
37
True or False Buddhism originated in ancient India
False
Never
Maybe
True
38
Romans knew China as __________, which meant "Land of Silk"
Tai Chi
Serica
Krishna
Faxian
39
At the bottom of the caste system in Hindu belief are the
Slaves
Pariahs
Sudras
Peasants
40
Which river was the site of India's first civilization?
Tigris
Amu Darya
Ganges
Indus